Junior is a 1-year-old shepherd mix. He enjoys being with people and is very well behaved. To learn more about Junior, go to www.bcgov.net/Animal-Control or visit Junior at the Beaufort County Animal Shelter & Control, 23 Shelter Church Road, just past the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Call 255-5010 to learn more.

Slinky is a declawed, neutered male Sealpoint Himalayan cat born in 2003, now 8 years old. He is friendly and easy-going. He gets along fine with other cats and kittens and doesn’t hunt trouble with dogs either. He has sapphire blue eyes. His senior owner was in poor health and could not care for him. Thanks to Coastal Vet Clinic for cleaning up his neglected teeth, he’s now much happier. Slinky can often be found curled up on top of the big refrigerator in the cathouse, so if you adopt him you won’t have to worry about dusting off the high places any more. Meet Slinky Saturday at Petco or call Karen Wilkins of Maranatha Farm at 816-6676.

Roscoe is a 4-year-old Labrador retriever mix. He needs a home and is up for adoption at the Beaufort County Animal Shelter & Control, 23 Shelter Church Road, just past the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Call 255-5010 to learn more. The shelter has new hours, effective Aug. 1. The shelter is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; adoptions and viewing can be done between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Corky is a 5-year-old Chihuahua. He is nearly the perfect dog. He loves humans, animals and does not chew. He is a little bit afraid of thunderstorms. He is almost house trained. Corky is neutered, up to date on vaccines, is micro-chipped and is finished with a heartworm treatment. To meet Corky, call the Palmetto Animal League at 645-1725 or email info@palmettoanimalleague.org

Sweet Pea is a basset hound mix. She has the short legs and a wonderful personality. She is 18 months old, spayed, house trained and leash trained, playful and gentle with other dogs. Meet her from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Petco or come to Maranatha Farm on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit www.maranathafarm.org for directions and other information.

Elmo is a 6-month-old terrier mix that was rescued as a stray by animal control with a broken pelvis. His personality is larger than life. He loves to play and chase after a tennis ball, enjoys the company of children and other animals. He is now a happy, healthy dog all the way around. Elmo is neutered, house- and crate trained, vaccinated and micro-chipped. Call Noah’s Ark Rescue in Okatie at 540-6755 for more information, or visit Elmo from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Petco in Bluffton.

Costello is one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet. He was found wandering down a road with his head hanging low and severe injuries to the left side of his face. This incredible pitbull/Staffordshire terrier mix is about 3 1/2 years old and will melt the coldest heart. He is an incredible soul that will make a wonderful addition to a very special family. He is healthy, happy and ready to be adopted. He is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, house- and crate trained. To learn more, visit www.noahs-arks.net or call 540-6755.

Rosebud is a 2 1/2-year-old fox terrier/Australian shepherd mix. She has suffered from motor oil burns. Rosebud is still a little shy from being on her own for so long. She is happy and healthy. She loves to play with other dogs and would make a great family dog for a family with older kids. She is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, house- and crate trained. Read more about her at www.noahs-arks.net or call 540-6755.

Malachi was likely used as a bait dog for fighting. He was recently brought to 3 Black Dogs after being found in downtown Bluffton covered in wounds and scars. His teeth have either been pulled or filed down. He is receiving veterinarian care. To learn more, call 706-3456.

Dutchess is an adorable female mixed-breed puppy. She’s only 3 months old and already knows how to “sit” for a treat. Dutchess is playful and affectionate. Call Camp Green Dog Foundation at 208-3647 for more information on Dutchess or her adoptable feline and canine friends.

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